Interest in non-J.D. Programs at U.S. Law schools has increased substantially in the last decade, driven in part by a need to diversify law school revenue streams, and in part due to a recognition that many of the most challenging questions and problems of our time cannot be addressed by one discipline or profession. To function, much less succeed, in today’s complex professional and academic environment, it is increasingly necessary to integrate knowledge from different disciplines and professional perspectives. This concept clearly resonates in the field of law. As a basic understanding of legal principles is becoming indispensable across a wide array of professional and academic landscapes, now more than ever non-lawyers are well advised to gain an understanding of legal reasoning, analysis, and a familiarity with substantive law in the areas directly impacting their professional and academic environments. The Section’s program will seek to explore this burgeoning area by asking representatives from law schools with some of the most innovative offerings to discuss the mechanics of their programs as well as the challenges and rewards in bringing them to life.
Business Meeting at Program Conclusion.